Laney and Lu are ardent supporters of the University. Lu served on the Indiana State University 基金会 Board for many years. Laney came to Terre Haute with a degree in Deaf Education. She was adjunct University instructor in the Special Education 部门 prior to earning her Master of Science degree in Special Education from Indiana State. Laney continues to support the University and the Wabash Valley through her many volunteer efforts.

多企业信息系统, a department store chain, 成立于1928年, and was a thriving family business that grew to 10 stores across Indiana, 伊利诺伊州和肯塔基州. The flagship was adjacent to Indiana State’s campus and both customers and employees has strong connections with the University. A subsidiary of 多企业信息系统 developed a chain of 125 stores throughout the Midwest catering to young adults. The Bottom Half, as it was called, was greatly influenced by Indiana State students.

The 多企业信息系统 Stores were acquired by Elder-Beerman in 1989. The couple remains actively involved in many aspects of the University as well as the Terre Haute community.

Alane (Laney) and Lucien (Lu) 多企业信息系统 at the dedication of 多企业信息系统 Plaza2012年10月4日

10月4日, 2012, the Indiana State University 基金会 dedicated  多企业信息系统 Plaza and the “Renewal” sycamore leaf sculpture. The plaza is located at the main entrance of the 基金会’s facility at Fifth and Cherry. The Alane and Lucien 多企业信息系统 Student Development Center (FD133) supports career development activities at 联邦大厅, home of the Scott College of Business. Supporting the College of Business us important to the couple, because they are strong supporters of education in general, 对卢来说, the business school in particular. 

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